{"id":62315,"date":"2025-04-30T07:19:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/62315\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T07:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:19:12","slug":"nicky-whelan-doesnt-look-like-this-anymore-neighbours-star-debuts-bold-new-look-at-charity-benefit-in-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/62315\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicky Whelan doesn’t look like this anymore! Neighbours star debuts bold new look at charity benefit in LA"},"content":{"rendered":"

By JIMMY BRIGGS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 20:14 EDT, 29 April 2025 | Updated: 22:46 EDT, 29 April 2025 <\/p>\n

Neighbours star Nicky Whelan was unrecognisable on Sunday evening at a star-studded charity benefit in Los Angeles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Australian actress, 43, turned heads at The Women’s Cancer<\/a> Research Fund’s An Unforgettable Evening Benefit Gala held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.<\/p>\n

The Melbourne-born star stunned in a black gown that featured a dramatic train and daring sequin detailing across the midriff.<\/p>\n

She accessorised the jaw-dropping gown with dazzling diamond earrings and a fire-engine red handbag.<\/p>\n

But it was Nicky’s bold new hairstyle that had onlookers doing a double take.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Melrose Place star swept her peroxide blonde locks up into a sleek, elegant bun which gave the veteran actress an old Hollywood look.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Neighbours star Nicky Whelan was unrecognisable on Sunday evening at a star-studded charity benefit in Los Angeles. Pictured<\/p>\n

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The Australian actress, 43, turned heads at The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s An Unforgettable Evening Benefit Gala held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel<\/p>\n

Smiling brightly for photographers and clearly in good spirits, the Hall Pass star radiated confidence and charm as she posed for snaps on the red carpet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With her bold new look, Nicky looked completely unrecognisable from the fresh-faced actress who rose to fame on Neighbours.<\/p>\n

Nicky rose to fame playing\u00a0Heidi ‘Pepper’ Steiger on the long-running soap opera from 2006 – 2007.<\/p>\n

She later moved to America to pursue a career in Hollywood and has appeared in<\/a>\u00a0several US productions, including Scrubs, Entourage and Hall Pass.<\/p>\n

Nicky often speaks about her passion for fitness, regularly sharing photos and videos on Instagram.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Last year, she revealed the drastic measures she took to improve her health following<\/a> her doomed marriage to retired NFL player Kerry Rhodes.<\/p>\n

She separated from Kerry, 42, in October 2017, just six months after saying ‘I do’.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After their split she gave up several things, including sex for two years.<\/p>\n

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The Melbourne-born star stunned in a black gown that featured a dramatic train and daring sequin detailing across the midriff\u00a0<\/p>\n

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She accessorised the jaw-dropping gown with dazzling diamond earrings and a fire-engine red handbag\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Nicky looked completely unrecognisable from the fresh-faced actress who rose to fame on Neighbours\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The veteran actress looked to be having the time of her life at the event<\/p>\n

Speaking on the\u00a0Talk Scary To Me podcast, Nicky said she wanted ‘reset’ her body and lifestyle.<\/p>\n

‘I took two years off everything. Like I just threw cigarettes and alcohol<\/a>,’ she said.<\/p>\n

‘Overnight, I stopped all that and I didn’t date, touch, go out with, speak to, have sex, do nothing, for two years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Chosen star said it was the best decision she ever made for her mind and body.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nicky admitted she never thought she’d be able to break the habits, not even for one year.<\/p>\n

‘I spoke to this love coach and she said to me, “You need to take 12 months off,”‘ she recalled.<\/p>\n

The performer had refused to speak publicly about her divorce for a year.<\/p>\n

She finally broke her silence in October 2018, sharing an emotional essay about heartbreak to Instagram.<\/p>\n

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